According to expert, it leads to heart attack, paralytic strokes, and renal failure.
According to expert, it leads to heart attack, paralytic strokes, and renal failure.
High blood pressure or hypertension is the number one cause of avoidable deaths worldwide—nearly 10 million people die from it.
Ten out of 3 people in urban areas and 1 out of 4 people in rural areas suffer from hypertension, but are not aware of it. No wonder hypertension is labelled as a silent killer. It leads to heart attack, paralytic strokes, renal failure, blindness, dementia, and sexual inadequacy.
There is only one way of knowing it. Yes, measure your BP periodically, more so as you age and if you have a family history of diabetes.
If your BP is >130/80, then you suffer from hypertension and need to make lifestyle changes. If it is beyond 140/90, then you will need medication from your doctor, over and above lifestyle modifications.
Also, don’t forget to join the Ek Chammach Kam campaign, which calls for reducing the intake of salt, sugar, and oil by 30%. Join the Ek Chammach Kam campaign today!
High blood pressure is a silent killer, says expert. Avoiding the consumption of alcohol and tobacco is one of the ways you can prevent it.
According to expert, it leads to heart attack, paralytic strokes, and renal failure.
Exercising and taking medicines regularly go a long way in keeping diabetics healthy.
Swelling in the face, dizziness, and frequent urination are some of the signs, says expert.
Patients with urinary tract infection or kidney stones can have a liberal diet, but those suffering from chronic kidney disease need a more restricted diet.
Excessive intake of salt can damage your kidneys, says expert
According to a study, one in 17 adults in India suffers from a renal disease.
Drinking at least 10-12 glasses of water every day helps in keeping this condition at bay.
Join the ‘Ek Chammach Kam’ campaign today to prevent the onset of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
